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CulturePublished: 13 June 2026 at 12:00

JR Conjures a Mountainous Illusion Out of the Pont Neuf in Paris

French street artist JR has created an optical illusion resembling a mountain on the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, four decades after Christo's similar installation.

Foto: The New York Times

Four decades after conceptual artist Christo wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric, French street artist JR presents his own illusion. He has created a mountainous mirage on the historic bridge in Paris. The temporary installation dazzles viewers with a surprising visual effect. JR is known for his large-scale photorealistic works that often play with perspective and perception of reality.

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